Charges sought against Holden driver in death of pedestrian

HOLDEN — Vehicular homicide charges are being sought against a Holden woman in the death of a 56-year-old pedestrian, who died Tuesday after being hit by an SUV last week, police said.

Applications were to be filed Thursday in Leominster District Court for charges of motor vehicle homicide by negligence and negligent driving, according to Timothy J. Connolly, spokesman for Worcester District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr.

Tonia Pineiro, 40, of 12 Arizona Ave., was allegedly driving a Ford Explorer that struck Sandra Hall Aug. 15 while she was walking at Arizona Avenue and Colorado Drive in a residential neighborhood off Shrewsbury Street.

Mr. Connolly said the clerk magistrate will hold a hearing before determining whether the court will issue charges.